Dec. 5, 2022 Know how to celebrate the holiday season safely The Christmas season can be the most joyous of times, but also deadly if people are not careful. Approximately 400 fires occur annually that involve Christmas trees, according to the National Fire Protection Association, or NFPA. This results in more than a dozen deaths, injuries, damage and more
Oct. 12, 2022 307th Bomb Wing Airman's invention saves backs, fingers, money, and time An invention by a 307th Bomb Wing Reserve Citizen Airman is increasing safety and saving money when loading pylons on the B-52 Stratofortress.
June 1, 2022 Atlantic hurricane season begins; preparedness key Hurricane season officially starts today. Are you ready?As children are being released from school and parents are getting busy with summer plans, don’t forget about being prepared for the hurricane storm season.The 403rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron wants to remind people that planning and
May 31, 2022 Avoid potential outdoor fire hazards this summer As the world opens up again and people make plans for a season ahead full of outdoor activities, the use of outdoor fuel-based equipment like grills, fire pits and campfires will surely increase substantively.
April 7, 2022 Fire risk from discarded smoking materials increasing across Texas The combination of discarded smoking materials, dry conditions, low humidity, and gusty winds are creating a tinder box for fires, as evidenced by the recent wildfires across Texas.
Jan. 14, 2022 An Air Force Citizen Airman’s road to recovery and the struggle to return to his position as a loadmaster on the C-5M Super Galaxy An Air Force Citizen Airman’s road to recovery and the struggle to return to his position as a loadmaster on the C-5M Super Galaxy.
Dec. 1, 2021 Christmas tree fires can ruin holiday celebrations The Christmas season can be the most joyous of times but also deadly. Approximately 400 fires occur annually that involve Christmas trees, according to the National Fire Protection Association, or NFPA.
Nov. 16, 2021 Russian direct-ascent anti-satellite missile test creates significant, long-lasting space debris Russia tested a direct-ascent anti-satellite (DA-ASAT) missile on Nov. 15, 2021, Moscow Standard Time, that struck a Russian satellite [COSMOS 1408] and created a debris field in low-Earth orbit. The test so far has generated more than 1,500 pieces of trackable orbital debris and will likely
Nov. 4, 2021 Daylight saving time: Fall back this Sunday Daylight saving time begins the second Sunday in March and ends the first Sunday in November, when clocks are adjusted one hour back to standard time.
Sept. 28, 2021 JBSA Fire Department reminds residents to ‘Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety’ The Joint Base San Antonio Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association®, or NFPA®, —the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years — to promote this year’s Fire Prevention WeekTM campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire SafetyTM.”